NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – A valiant second half comeback just missed the mark for the Sacred Heart University men's lacrosse team on Saturday. The Pioneers dropped a 14-10 Northeast Conference decision at Merrimack.

Records:
Merrimack: 5-4, 4-3 NEC
Sacred Heart: 1-9, 0-5 NEC

Top Performers:
Drew Edwards (SHU): 4 goals, 1 assist
Aiden Burke (SHU): 2 goal

Goalkeepers:
Henry Vogt (MC): W, 3-6 9 saves
Peter Callahan (SHU): L, 0-3 4 saves

Up Next:
The Pioneers return home for the first time in a month to face Wagner at 3 p.m.

Of Note:
The game turned in the second quarter when Merrimack ended the half on a 7-1 run. Aidan Burke scored three minutes into the frame to cut the margin to 4-3 but the Warriors scored the next seven for a 10-4 halftime advantage.

SHU worked its way back into the game, outscoring Merrimack 4-1 in the third quarter then twice getting within a pair of goals in the fourth.

Drew Edwards' scored his team-high fourth goal at the 6:59 mark of the final quarter to make it 12-10.

The Pioneers had their chances to further reduce the lead, but Merrimack goalkeeper Henry Vogt stopped all the shots. 

Merrimack had the advantage in grounds balls (31-23) and shots (43-30).